From the moment Jarrad Grant broke his wrist in a cycling accident during the pre-season, he was on the back foot in his first year with the SUNS in 2016. The former Western Bulldog worked his way into the team by round five, but suffered a hamstring injury a month later that again sidelined him.

The 27-year-old played 13 games in Rodney Eade's side last season and will be looking to win a spot in the forward line alongside Tom Lynch, Peter Wright and Sam Day, but could push to a wing or prove a valuable replacement if injury strikes.